Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

as she had neglected him Wnen ne waS.sicA
but agreed to support her and his chiidren'
On this promise he was discharged from
custody.
POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was Gear
until about IL o'clock, when it became
cloudy. There were three prisoners at the
station house.
The Msyor this morning disposed OF the
following cases:
Phineas Love, arrested by officer Simpson
charged with bigamy was discharged on the
promise that he would provide for his wife
and children.
Ed Gurtz. colored, arrested by officer
7 Taylor, charged with stealing sewing ma
chine, was discharged and VIM. Williams,
ARE ted on the came charge, was sent 10
Jail for 60 days.
Jas. f. Walker, charged with stealing a
! watch, had his case continued.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-The report OF the
attempted suicide of Mr.. Lewis Powell OF
I.eesbnrg, on last Wednesday, turns out to
have been correct, Mr.. 2. having on that
day succeeded 10 Guiding the vigilance of
his family, and with razor which be bad
concealed cut his throat, fortunately failing
to sever any of the main arteries. MIR. Pow
ell had been suffering from mental aberra
ton for some time, and fearing that he
might attempt sslfdestruction. watch had
been kept upon his actions, but going to mis-
bedroom on the morning stated, he made
the attempt before his absence was observed.
His wounds were promptly attended to, and
his recovery Is only question OF short
time.
New REcToRY.- Several weeks ago it
was mentioned in the GAZETTE that Grace
church had secured q rectory on Patrick
street. This happy result is largely due to
the Efforts of the ladies who compose the
Rectory Society of that congregation. They
have labored quietly and assiduously, and
now they rejoice to see the fruit of their
labors in the shape ola comfortable home
for their minister in one of the most desira.
bic parts of the city.
THE EXCELSIOR The steamer Excelsior
made her last trip for the season to Norfolk
last night. She will return to morrow
morning ard in q short time will proceed to
Wilmington, Del, where she will have some
alterations made in her upper works. Capt.
J. b. Davis her present commander, will ,on
Monday, assume charge of the steamer
GsorGo Leary, which will make the trips to
NCIiplN c.Cu WEEK, ledNiNS LULU VII IA oii
! days, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
SCHOONER RELIEVED United States
revenue steamer Ewing, Captain Lay, at
Washington d. c., reports that on the 81
inst. he found the schooner Carpenter. OF
Alexandria, ashore on Point Lookout. The
Ewing hauled her off, but carried away the
s3hooncr5 mainmast in the effort. The
Carpenter was commanded by Capt. G. w.
Hall, and was loaded with ashes from Bali
more Tor DR.. Horace A. Brooks, to be deliv-
cred near Kinsale, Va.
THE DoLPHIN-The new U. S. dispatch
steamer Dolphin arrived here late yester.
day and anchored oil the lower end Of the
city till this morning, when she proceeded
10 The Washington navy yard. Her appear
ance in She river attracted much attention.
She is n long steamer, painted white, and Is
one ofthe handsomest vessels ever seen here.
WEDDING-A pleasant party met at the
house of Mrs. Cook, near ChaDtilly, in
Fairfax county, on The 9TH inst, TO witness
Coax, to Mr. r. W. Ross. EVERYTHING pGs3
ed OF pleasantly. and after sumptuous re-
past congratulations were rendered and the
happy couple left on Northern tour.
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SCHOOL PERMITs.-The clerk of the City
! School Board will be at his office in Peabody
building OH Monday morning next, and will
resume the issuing of permits TO children TO
attend the public schools. Daring the re-
mainder of the session permits will be is
sued every Monday morning between the
hours OF and 10 o'clock.
| THE LoUDoUN FAIR.-The Loudoun Ag
ricultural Exhibition will commence at
Leeaburg on Tuesday next, as will be seen
b. notice elsewhere. There will be fine
exhibition of cattle and other stock, and
some good racing is promised, as several
fast horses have been entered,
TIE OPERA HoUsE.-Another large crowd
assembled at the Opera House last night to
witness Bells Royal Marionettes, every seat
bsiug taken before the performance com
ncncsd A gold watch, tea set, II cham
her s., and n large number Of other presents
were disltibG.e} Tho engagement will
c!oee to night.
Organic weakness or loss of
power ia either sex, however induced,
speedily and permanently cured. Enclose
| 10 cents in stamps for book of particulars.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, n. Y.
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